PEARS

Pediatric Emergency Assessment,

Recognition, and Stabilization

What Is PEARS?

Who Are PEARS Students?

Primary Audience
Emergency medical responders/EMT-Bs
Intermediate EMTs
School nurses, medical/surgical nurses
Secondary Audience
Paramedics/critical nurses (off year for PALS)
Urgent care centers

PEARS Course Objectives

Pediatric assessment
Assessment and management
of respiratory problems
Recognition and management
of shock
Identification and management
of cardiac arrest
Resuscitation team concept

Who Can Teach PEARS?

Any PALS Instructor
PEARS Instructors: Must have a PALS
Instructor available as a course advisor

PEARS Materials

Structure and Design

Guided Education

PEARS Update Course

Includes new trauma segment
New content allows for CE

Video-Based Written Exam

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Continuing Education
EMS CEHs available:
Full course: 6.00 Basic CEHs
Update course: Core is 5.50 Basic CEHs;
additional CE is determined by number of
optional modules taught
For physicians and nurses: CE credit must
be applied for by the Training Center

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Questions?

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